Pork Milanese
Here’s an Italian recipe that for those that are looking for something without a marinara sauce on it. This is a scallopini recipe for boneless pork chops. based on recipes from Grandma Gina Pettiti and Chef John.
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Creamed Zucchini with Tomatoes
Do you have zucchini’s and tomatoes coming from your garden? Give this recipe a try and to do something different with them. This is a delicious and satisfying side dish. It’s not low cal, but it is low carb. We like to run our zucchini …
Parmigiano Reggiano
This is the real stuff, made under strict specifications in Italy. It will have the authentic name tattooed on the rind along with a batch number. The cheese in the green can is pretty good too, but this is much better. It has a nutty …
Asparagus with Tomato Vinaigrette
We love Asparagus, and this is a delicious way to prepare it. Asparagus has a sweet, rich and earthy flavor and this vinaigrette brings a bright counter point to that.
French Bread Pizza
When you want something different, or perhaps you got a day old load of French or Italian bread, this is a great way to make a pizza. Making pizza on garlic bread will give you a meal with tons of flavor. A key step is …
Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake
This baked pasta dish is a nice alternative to a marinara based casserole. The spinach and the prosciutto or ham add a depth of flavor to the dish.
Sunday Gravy
This is an East Coast Italian/American tradition for Sunday dinner – you won’t find this in Italy. The meat flavors the sauce so there are not a lot of added spices and herbs in this recipe.
Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a delicious and simple to make appetizer for any dinner but especially for Italian dinners. When you have a supply of fresh tomatoes and some good crusty bread your more than half way there.
Mediterranean Tomato Salad
This is a fresh and tasty way to use up tomatoes when your garden is being overly generous. This salad goes great with Italian, Greek, Spanish or Mexican dishes.
Greek Salad (Horiatiki Salata)
Opa! This salad is a tasty combination of pungent onions, Kalamata olives, and pepperoncini mixed with the subtle flavors of tomatoes and feta cheese. This salad will easily feed 8-12 people.